Old-fashioned Cherry Bread

Wednesday, July 2, 1913: It’s most too hot to do anything important so I need to write about the weather. Oh yes, I recollect, I did pick some cherries this afternoon for one thing.

Her middle-aged granddaughter’s comments 100 years later:

Mmm—cherries! What were Grandma’s favorite cherry foods? . . .maybe she made old-fashioned cherry bread. (This recipe is a favorite of one of my sons—and he always wants me to make it when he visits. Either sweet or sour cherries may be used.)

Glaze: Beat together until smooth: butter, confectioners’ sugar, almond extract, and cherry juice. Use more or less cherry juice to get desired consistency. Spread over loaves. Let the glaze drip down the sides.

I’ve been picking tart cherries all week from the tree in our yard, and was looking for a cherry bread recipe! So thank you for sending this one to my inbox! I read your posts every day, but usually do not comment because I’m reading on-the-go from my iPhone. Really enjoy your blog! Thanks for sharing!